BBQ Chicken Sliders Fries (Printable)

Tender shredded BBQ chicken on soft buns with crispy fries for a perfect casual meal.

# Components:

→ Chicken & Sauce

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Sliders

09 - 12 slider buns
10 - 6 slices cheddar cheese, halved
11 - 1 cup coleslaw
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Fries

13 - 4 large russet potatoes
14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
15 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
02 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
04 - Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish, pour chicken broth and barbecue sauce over it, then cover tightly with foil.
05 - Bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
06 - Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch thick fries, toss with vegetable oil, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika, then spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
07 - Bake the fries for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
08 - Remove baked chicken from the oven, shred using two forks, then toss it with the cooking sauce in the baking dish.
09 - Brush slider buns with melted butter and toast lightly in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
10 - Build sliders by placing shredded BBQ chicken on the bottom halved bun, topping with cheddar cheese and a spoonful of coleslaw, then covering with the top bun.
11 - Serve the sliders hot alongside crispy fries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting and flavorful with every bite
  • Great for parties family meals or casual entertaining
02 -
  • You can slow cook the chicken on LOW for 4 hours instead of baking
  • Check ingredient labels for allergens especially in BBQ sauce and coleslaw
03 -
  • Add sliced jalapeños or pickles for a flavor kick
  • Try using sweet potato fries for a slightly sweeter side option
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